Re: [MBZ] One More Carfax ? Kaleb?

2017-07-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I'll be checking this out tomorrow. It looks pretty good so far. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 4:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 99 turbo at a MBZ dealer for $1800

2017-07-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well it's got some sort of aftermarket headlights on it. It's also a Swiss cheese mobile, that would explain the low price. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2017, at 9:59 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > ...plus $545 doc fee... > I wonder if there's something seriously wrong, or if i

[MBZ] 4matic wagon for Greg

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Not black! https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=462297916 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/

[MBZ] 99 turbo at a MBZ dealer for $1800

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
...plus $545 doc fee... I wonder if there's something seriously wrong, or if it's a mechanic's special because something's wrong with the left front and headlamp. https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=459151164 ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 20, 2017 at 7:30 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I had a nice red 99EMS. Unfortunately it was a cop magnet, or maybe it was > the way I drove it. Mine would do an honest 120-122mph, with the tach way past power peak and redline in 4th gear. How many cars can pull 7

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There was one on BringATrailer this month, complete with a Ferrari style 'Prancing Moose' decal on the fender. At least you didn't have a 1960s Sonett, which was kind of ugly for a fiberglass sports car, and came with the 3 cylinder 2 stroke or, IIRC, a 1.4L V4. Mitch. > On July 20, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I had a Saab 97 - blue Sonett 3 with the 1700cc Ford V4. It was a great looking car that needed another 100 HP. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had a nice red 99EMS. Unfortunately it was a cop magnet, or maybe it was > the way I dr

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I had a nice red 99EMS. Unfortunately it was a cop magnet, or maybe it was the way I drove it. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 12:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitc

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
93 was the original replaced by the 96. 95 was the wagon. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 6:53 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: I don't remember the Saab model number for that car, but it had a 3 cylinder two cycle engine that sounded like a Singer sewing machin

Re: [MBZ] One More Carfax ? Kaleb?

2017-07-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
CARFAX History-Based Retail Value $5,540 TAP TO VIEW DETAILS Vehicle History Report™ 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 VIN: 4JGAB54E12A313259 4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY 3.2L V6 FI SOHC 18V GASOLINE ALL WHEEL DRIVE No accidents reported to CARFAX No other damage reported to CARFAX 2

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I don't remember the Saab model number for that car, but it had a 3 cylinder two cycle engine that sounded like a Singer sewing machine. The flat rate book for an engine overhaul was four hours! I saw a Lotus 11 with one of those Saab engines once - - - On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Andrew Stra

[MBZ] Freightliner Unimog w/Case bucket and backhoe 4x4 diesel excavator

2017-07-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/hvo/d/freightliner-unimog-case/6223558574.html Freightliner Unimog w/Case bucket and backhoe 4x4 diesel excavator 1988 FLU 419 military SEE tractor (small emplacement excavator) 1,276 original miles These are based on the same model as the 406 Unimog. On the fro

[MBZ] One More Carfax ? Kaleb?

2017-07-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
How about an '02 ML320? 4JGAB54E12A313259 TIA Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] One More Carfax ? Kaleb?

2017-07-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
How about an '02 ML320? 4JGAB54E12A313259 TIA Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1973 Mark IV Continental on BAT

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sold for $8600. I was generous by $1k. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ford bought OEM tires from Michelin in 1973 that would last 40k miles on a > 2 ton car? > > Andrew's description had Jim Croce singing in my head, but that's way to

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I car pooled in grad school at Minnesota with a slightly zany colleague who drove a 60s Saab that purposely required a quart of oil in the fuel tank per 7 gallons of gas. Those were the days Don't miss 'em. I owned a '59 Volvo that was pure joy. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 3:20 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
So, maybe my 99s are classics now? Last I knew, the V4 guys all scoffed at 99s and 900s. I kind of scoff at 8v 900s, 99 power in a heavier chassis. Always wanted to stick an 86-up 16v in my 99EMS, that would make a 2450lb chassis scoot along nicely. Mitch. _

[MBZ] A Saab Story

2017-07-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.eeuroparts.com/blog/8586/eight-valves-just-enough-brief-saab-900-story/ "I keep it oil undercoated to try to slow down the rust.' Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My posh friend (defined as anyone whose oldest car is a 2004 Audi) LOVES the Cayenne. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On July 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > I wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I wasn't aware that Porsche even sold diesels. I wasn't either. I was thinking V10, but surprisingly it's the 3.0L V6: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-porsche-cayenne-diesel-test-review ___

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Did I not read somewhere in the fairly recent past that some cities in Euope were gong to going to ban diesel cars due to the smog issues? That may be one reason for moving away from production of them. On 20/07/2017 11:05 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Andrew writes: ‎I wasn't aware...

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Rick wrote: > ...I try to look at who benefits from such things when they > occur... > Who benefits from the demise of diesel passenger vehicles?  I don't know. EPA? Naw - they just are someone else's hammer. DOT? less road tax? That doesn't hold up well either. __

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 20, 2017 at 10:15 AM Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If you buy it, ask for the extra cylinder. He's been a very good mechanic for decades, so he knew to take it off the car when the rod bent. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 20, 2017 at 10:46 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:48:25 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Then buy this: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6217611041.html > > W140? Yep, first year W140, with the rare 3.5L 5 cylinder OM603. 5 cylinders... Th

Re: [MBZ] 1973 Mark IV Continental on BAT

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Ford bought OEM tires from Michelin in 1973 that would last 40k miles on a 2 ton car? Andrew's description had Jim Croce singing in my head, but that's way to understated on the outside for Leroy Brown to drive it. Mitch. > On July 20, 2017 at 11:28 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Andrew writes: >‎I wasn't aware... ‎http://www.porsche.com/measure/models/cayenne/cayenne-diesel/ They are being targeted, as‎ were all diesel vehicle purveyors, after the VW episode. I try to look at who benefits from such things when they occur, to determine the impetus for a push to elimina

[MBZ] 1973 Mark IV Continental on BAT

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-lincoln-continental-mkiv/ Is it green? Blue? Blue green? Light green? Color combination with the red seats is painful yet the iconic opera windows and styling are contagious. I particularly like how the rear lower trim swoops up to connect with the bumper.

Re: [MBZ] Validation for Michigan Mitch

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just put subscribe in the body of the email? On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 7:07 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Anyone seriously thinking about solar should join this group: > > solar...@yahoogroups.com > > You'll save money and find out a lot about solar technology and

Re: [MBZ] the crackheads don't sell just Mercedes!

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's an absurd price for an obviously well-kept car with cold working AC. Hard to believe it's worth less than my turbo wagon. On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 5:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Then buy this: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6226985126.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Locked Out Resolution

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Those were simpler times... I remember taking two new chrome door handles for my W111 coupe to a local locksmith, who rekeyed them to match my ignition cylinder. IIRC the charge was $20 for both. On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When

Re: [MBZ] AMG

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Moss green is such an attractive color. Reminds me of ripe olives. On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 11:26 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like green cars too! I like the looks of that E420! I don't know if > they are good, but it looks good! > > Don Snook > > -Orig

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:48:25 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Then buy this: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6217611041.html W140? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wasn't aware that Porsche even sold diesels. ELECTRIC VEHICLESPorsche might dump diesel enginesPublished: Thursday, July 20, 2017 Porsche is considering scrapping diesel engines entirely as it moves into electric vehicles. The company is spending $1.16 billion to overhaul its Stuttgart, German

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
If you buy it, ask for the extra cylinder. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan--- via Mercedes Sent: 20 July 2017 08:48 To: Mercedes List Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] Going Accross Town? Then buy this: https://tampa.c

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If it's as nice as they say might be a fair deal Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2017, at 7:48 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Then buy this: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6217611041.html > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search l

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The guy I bought my daughters E320 from still has his for sale, same colors, $4500 I think he is axing --R On 7/20/17 8:48 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Then buy this: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6217611041.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
ACCROSS TOWN TO ACCROSS THE COUNTRY On 7/20/17 8:48 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Then buy this: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6217611041.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

[MBZ] Going Accross Town?

2017-07-20 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Then buy this: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6217611041.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_oki